Definitions for: Patio

[n] usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

Webster (1913) Definition: Pa"ti*o, n.
In Spain, Spanish America, etc., a court or courtyard of a
house or other building; esp., an inner court open to the
sky.

Pa"ti*o (p[aum]"t[-e]*[-o]), n. [Sp., a court] (Metal)
A paved yard or floor where ores are cleaned and sorted, or
where ore, salt, mercury, etc., are trampled by horses, to
effect intermixture and amalgamation.

Note: The patio process is used to reduce silver ores by
amalgamation.

Synonyms: terrace

See Also: area, garden, solar trap, suntrap

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